Contact Congress about H.R. 8036: Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

The bill would send extra defense money to the Indo-Pacific region. It would fund submarines, Taiwan-related aid, military loans, and crisis response work. Some of the money could last for several years.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Navy, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Taiwan, other Indo-Pacific partners, shipyards, defense suppliers, and U.S. taxpayers. The Navy and defense companies could see more work tied to submarines and defense production. Taiwan and regional partners could get more U.S. equipment, training, grants, loans, or loan guarantees. Taxpayers would fund emergency spending that sits outside the normal yearly budget process.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could help the U.S. move more military support into the Indo-Pacific faster than under regular funding alone. It could speed submarine work, strengthen support for Taiwan, and give regional partners more ways to get U.S. defense help. It also adds emergency federal spending outside the normal yearly budget. Some projects and financing tools could last for years after the bill becomes law.

Key provisions in H.R. 8036

• Adds $557.758 million for Navy operation and maintenance to improve the submarine industrial base. The money would be available through September 30, 2024.
• Provides $1.9 billion for Defense-Wide operation and maintenance to respond to the situation in Taiwan. The money would be available through September 30, 2025, and could move to other defense accounts for replacing equipment, services, and training tied to Taiwan and countries that support it.
• Provides $2.155 billion for Navy shipbuilding and conversion tied to the submarine industrial base. That includes $1.955 billion for Columbia-class submarines and $200 million for Virginia-class submarines, available through September 30, 2028.
• Provides $293.57 million for other Navy procurement and $7 million for Navy research, development, testing, and evaluation. The money would improve the submarine industrial base and would be available for multiple years.
• Adds $132.6 million for Defense Production Act purchases, which let the government support key defense production needs. The money would remain available until spent.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 8036

What is H.R. 8036?

The bill would send extra defense money to the Indo-Pacific region. It would fund submarines, Taiwan-related aid, military loans, and crisis response work. Some of the money could last for several years.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 8036?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 8036?

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